Murder Rate Plummets-Trump Literally Saving Lives plus Disastrous Jack Smith Testimony

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Jan 23, 2026

A surprising 20% nationwide drop in murder rates is showcased, with cities like Chicago and New York seeing significant declines. The hosts credit increased law enforcement actions, stricter border policies, and drug interdictions for improved public safety. They critique media coverage for downplaying these positive statistics, claiming a disconnect from the Trump administration's efforts. Additionally, they discuss allegations of misconduct in political prosecutions and the reliability of key testimonies related to January 6.

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Nationwide Murder Rate Plunge

Murder rates fell roughly 20% nationwide from Jan–Oct 2025 compared to 2024.
Ted Cruz attributes the drop to stricter law‑and‑order policies, arrests, and deportations under the Trump administration.

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Media Downplay Of Positive Trends

Cruz and Ferguson argue mainstream media downplays positive crime and overdose trends when they favor Trump.
They claim outlets resist connecting improvements to administration policies.

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Enforcement Metrics Cited As Causes

FBI Director Cash Patel reported big enforcement gains: violent‑crime arrests up, gangs disrupted, and massive fentanyl seizures.
Cruz uses these operational metrics to link enforcement activity with falling murder and crime rates.

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1. Crime Statistics Under the Trump Administration (as claimed in the text)

Murder rates dropped ~20% nationwide from 2024 to 2025.
Cities cited with major decreases:
- Chicago: –30%
- New York City: –20%
- Birmingham: –49%
- Albuquerque: –32%
- Baltimore: –31%
- Atlanta: –26%
- Oakland: –33%
- Washington, D.C.: –31% (after National Guard deployment)
Other crimes that have decreased in 2025:
- Motor vehicle theft: –25%
- Robbery: –18%
- Aggravated assaults: –8%
FBI Director’s reported statistics included:
- Violent crime arrests up 100%
- Gang disruptions up 210%
- Major increases in fentanyl seizures, child victim rescues, predator arrests, and espionage arrests.

2. Drug Overdose Deaths

A 21% drop in overdose deaths from 2024 to 2025:
- 2024: ~91,694 deaths
- 2025: ~72,836 deaths
Approx. 19,000 fewer overdose deaths attributed to:
- 99% reduction in illegal border crossings
- Increased drug‑trafficker interdiction
- Border and cartel enforcement operations

3. Media Coverage Criticism

Mainstream media downplays or avoids covering these crime and overdose statistics because they’re positive for Trump.
They argue media outlets attempt to disconnect improvements from administration policies.

4. Accusations Against Democrats

Democrats misreported or reclassified crime statistics to make numbers appear better before elections.
Democratic-led cities or governments artificially adjusted categories of crime.

5. Jack Smith & Abuse-of-Power Allegations

Conducting politically motivated prosecutions of Donald Trump.
Subpoenaing toll/phone records of:
- Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy
- Nine U.S. Senators
- Additional House members
Allegedly violating the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause.
Allegedly obtaining non-disclosure orders to hide his subpoenas from targets and the public.
Testifying poorly under questioning by Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Brandon Gill.
Accused of:
- Using unreliable witnesses (e.g., Cassidy Hutchinson)
- Making false statements to obtain judicial approvals
- Targeting political opponents in ways compared to abuses greater than Watergate.

6. January 6 Committee & Cassidy Hutchinson

Hutchinson is an unreliable witness whose testimony was:
- Second- or third-hand
- Contradicted by Secret Service witnesses
- Still heavily relied on (185 times in the Jan. 6 report)
She fabricated stories, including one involving Senator Ted Cruz

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